SOLUTION: Determine whether the point (1, 8) is a solution of the system 2x + 6y = 50 10x + 0y = 10 by substituting the point into each equation.

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Question 461143: Determine whether the point (1, 8) is a solution of the system
2x + 6y = 50
10x + 0y = 10
by substituting the point into each equation.

Answer by richard1234(7193)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Just substitute x = 1, y = 8.

2(1) + 6(8) = 50 (true)

10(1) + 8(0) = 50 (true)

So (1,8) is a solution to the system (also, the only solution).

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